George Carlin at Bookstore Signing - Modern Man

George Carlin at a bookstore signing a couple years ago. As it turned out, he did not sign the bookstore itself. He did however do his Modern Man bit.

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• george
• carlin
• comedy
• bookstore
• jesus
• porkchops
• signing
• Modern
• Man
• talking

[planetcameron]

Would have been great to meet him

[newton2013]

It was. When I went to have him sign my book, I crouched down to the table so as we were at the same eye level while we spoke. When the publicist asked what I was doing, I explained that I didn't wish to stand over George as he signed my book, I rather see him eye to eye.

She looked at him and he nodded and said "It's basic psychology, I like this one..." :)

[downcard11]

Rare stuff. Much appreciated. Thanks.

[ThePsychoReturns]

This bit is simply one of the best things I have ever heard.

[mauiman01]

Thank you for the post. Yes, he was a genius, and will never be forgotten ed. memorizing a monologue is easy. It's performing it flawlessly with all that distraction at that bookstore, which made him a professional. you can checkout my amateur performance of "The Modern Man" at Barnes & Nobles Lahaina at:

[arouska]

I didn't see a cue card, a notepad, a printed up sheet, or pen scribblings on his hand. He did that all from memory.

[djbadlt]

he turns a book signing into an impromptu stand-up act ... i miss that "old fuck"

[djbadlt]

he turns a book signing into an impromptu stand up bit ... i miss that "old fuck"

[yambo59]

See my other reply below- have you ever heard a more polished piece in your life-?

-- noone willl ever take Georges place, he was a true man of words. To do something like this from memory is something, let alone in his 70's! This was his last best piece, and maybe his best ever I think. I still have George carlin albums from the 70's, may have to pull em out in Georges honor. I hope the young people rediscover him and revive his old stuff, he should never be forgotten. Goodbye George -

[yambo59]

I agree big time, hes a comic legend. Im 50 and grew up with him. I remember him on Carson in the 60's. I always loved george, seems like he could have been a philosophy teacher of sorts-- instead of a man of letters, a man of words-lol I remember his last appearance on Leno- Jay did a moc bow to him from the desk as if honoring a legendary mentor. George was in his seventies when he memorized this, amazing in itself. Saw him live in Spfld. Illinois 15+ years ago- great nite- RIP George.

[Rudy61287]

Totally agree. He is my hero as well. Those who met him say he was always kind and accommodating. I wish I had been so lucky. We're lucky that all his work is so well-documented and preserved.

[saprissa30]

modern man????????

he's not a modern man

he's a FUCKING AWESOME GENUIS

[Jugglable]

This little bit is truly a masterpiece. George at his very finest. The first time I heard this it brought tears to my eyes, it was so beautiful. This is George Carlin.

[freethinkerdangerous]

wow you are so lucky. George is my hero. I bet he was really nice and not full of himself.